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The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01

THE PRINTING Press, quarterly jour =
nal devoted to the literature and me-
chanics of printing and printing machin-
cry, is extremely interesting reading.
The Typography is beautiful and the
journal is really gem. 1t is published
by Charles Rollin Brainard, New York.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01

IT Is WITH sadness that we write
of the deplorable destruction of the
wooden mills of the Dean Wooden
Company by fire. 1t is a great
calamity not only to the owners,
but to the whole of Newark. Just
at this time nothing could have been
more unfortunate. Over two hun
bred persons were thrown out of
employment, which will fall heavily
upon, when they could not well
afford to be idle even a week. These
unfortunate people have the deepest
sympathy of the whole town. 1t is
sincerely hoped that the mills will
be speedily rebuilt. 1t is almost an
absolute necessity that they should
be rebuilt. The merchants will
suffer greatly from this calam-
ity. With an average payroll of
several thousand dollars monthly,
which was left in Newark, it be-
hooves our business men to bestir
themselves and offer a helping hand.
The managers and stockholders
needs encouragement In such a
trial as that of Saturday last it tries
mems souls, and we must help to
rebuild the mill. 1t will never do to
let it remain as it is. 1t is one Of
our greatest business centres, and
where the volume of money came
from. Everywhere people express
themselves as hoping to sec it re-
built. Let us all do what we can
toward rebuilding, and those who
are able, do what they feel able to
do.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01
Hesitate.

HSS1tate- The dire calamity
that befell this town
no on the very day
when JOY should
Longer. have held full sway,
must certainly set
all to thinking what might have
been the result had the town been
provided with proper means of stay
ing the flames. This is no new sug-
gestion on the part of THE LEDFER,
as it has frequently in the past pro-
posed plans and urged upon the cit
zens the feasibility of purchasing
steam fire engine. Many will no
doubt argue that an engine would
be useless without a proper water
supply. While such argument
sounds well, it does not convince
us as being conclusive evidence in
that direction. What would have
been the result or effect had an en-
glne been put into service as soon as
smoke was discovered issuing from
the mills of the Dean Wooden Com
phny on Saturday last? The posi-
bility is that the new mill would
have been saved, and we think it is
not too much to say the flames
could have been checked before all
of the old mill was destroyed. The
remedy was not at hand, and the
destruction was complete. Thinking
will never furnish the town with a
steam fire engine. Are we not as
progressive as other towns Most
assuredly. Then let there be no
more hesitation, but action. AL
ready one of our largest and best
industries has been swallowed up
in flames. The warning is timely
and we earnestly hope the the citi-
zens will take immediate action, and
by so doing prevent further disas-
tiers.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01

THE total prohibitory liquor law
goes into effect to-day, in Cecil
county. Its provisions are very
strict and its fines very heavy. 1t is
law that falls upon all. The farm
er must obey its commands, as re-
CARDS cider, or he may find himself
at Jessup's Cut. No doubt, before
the year expires the constitutions
atty of this law will be tried.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01

THE Christmas number of the
Cecil Wing was truly worthy of men
ton. 1t contained eight pages,
interesting reading matter and we'll
displayed advertisements of first
class business houses. H. R. Torbert,
Esq, the editor, has shown COM
mendable enterprise in thus giving
to the readers of the Wing such a
treat during the holidays. Nor is
this all. Enclosed in the blanket
sheet was a miniature calendar for
1887. Success to the Wing.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01

THE LEDGER feels very grateful to
those of its subscribers who forgot
it not when aid was needed. Many
blessings are still held in readiness.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01

As the season advances, the pains and
aches by which rheumatism makes itself
known, are experienced after every ex-
posure. 1t is not claimed that Hoods
sarsaparilla is a specific for rheumatism
we doubt if there is, or can be, such a
remedy. But the thousands benefited by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, warrant us in urging
others who suffer from rheumatism to
take it before the first keen twinge.
Yarmouth Bloaters and the finest
cod fish at Armstrong family Grocery.
5lbs Rabbits soap 25c; lb oat meal 25c.
Small expenses of our grocery store will
save you dollar in very short time.
Come and get card. II. X. Gallaher,
manager.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01

BY THE act of VIM. NJ. Singerly
giving to the widow of one of the
firemen killed $500, and S. per week
as long as she lives; to a friend of
another, $3.50 towards defraying the
expenses of the funeral, shows the
generosity of noble, whole-souled
man. This country would be much
happier if more men like Mr.. Sin
gerly lived in it.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01

Nor ONE of the Stockholders of
Dean Wooden Company should dis
sent to the rebuilding of the mills.
Those who are dissatisfied and want
to draw out ought to be paid, and
let others here take the stock.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01
BLOOMING.

Our business is Booming and
why ! Is there Il reason for it,
or does it merely happen that
to-day our trade is much larger
than yesterday, and tomorrow
it will be larger than to-day.
We think this is a community
of sensible people, who not only
have Il reason but a good one
for anyacts they commit. When
you see increasing numbers of
of intelligent people focking to
a particular store, you can put
it down as IA fact that there is
something there worth having.
One or two may be deceived,
but a crowd is never misled and
this growing trade of ours is
proof positive that we are Civ
ing these buyers better induce
ments than they have been able
to find elsewhere. You will
find our stock contains many
rare and almost irresistible at,
fractions in new styles, and you
will find our prices for these
goods very low. Moreover we
deal in reliable goods only, and
we allow no misrepresentation
and cheerfully exchange any
thing brought back in same
condition as when sold, OF re
fund the money if desired
Does it strike you as queer thai
our trade is growing.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01

THE DEATH of Gen. John A. Logan
leaves blank which will be hard to
fill, not only in the political party to
which he belonged, but in the SEN
ate and in the nation as well.
Though plain and unassuming, he
was frank and honest, and a good
judge of the public will, and always
faithful to his constituents. His
fearlessness and energy always led
him to take a decided stand on ques-
tons of weight, and his post bellum
convictions were as energetically
displayed as were his ante Jellum
views. He was one of the few pub
lie men of extended service who
failed to grow mysteriously rich,
His death is universally deplored.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01

IT is quite probable that the ques-
ton of license or no license will be
put on our next voting tickets.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01
WANAMAKER'S.
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. Q7th. 1885.

Trade with us never so sat
isfactory as this year. More
room, better organization.
Knew your wants and needs
better. Making it more and
more yoAy store.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01

In THIS issue will be found the
clearest and most accurate account
of the Dean Wooden Mills yet given
a.'nspIs,s',.'',si.'ss".'.,H.",
SMYRNA, Del, was visited by fire
on Thursday morning early, and
but for the fact that the town has
both a fire engine and water works,
the destruction of the greater part of
the place would undoubtedly have
been the result. Thus it was demon
strated that the price of the engine
was as nothing when compared with
the amount of property saved.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01

Shopping by mail grows in
favor. Your written request
commands. the best service of
the store. Often saves the ex-
pense of a trip, and serves you
better than yon could serve
yourself. If disposed to cor
respond, write for suggestions
regarding the making up of
orders.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01
Happy
New
Year.

or sorrow, and the visitation OF these
extremes selects no especial time or
place. To-day one portion of the
country shoulders with horror at a
cold-blooded murder, while to-mor-
row great rejoicings is occasioned in
another by some sudden smile of
fortune. Yet we doubt not that at
the beginning of each year hun
dreds and thousands of ne'er-do-
wells make solemn resolves to turn
over new leaf" and do better.
The effect of the greeting, Happy
New Year." has done them some
good even. We wish every man,
woman and child in this town, as
well as those in whose homes THE
LEDGER goes, year of blessed hap
piness and richest prosperity.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01

Given Away. 4
Not Clothing, but
Watches. We have an
overstock of Boys and
Children's Clothing, and
as an inducement for
you to buy of us we
will give you one of the
Genuine WATERBURY,
Watches with splen-
did Nickle Chain and
Charm with a Boys
Suit, Overcoat, or both,
at go or upwards. Our
ONE LOW price is
plainly marked on every
garment and is exactly
the same as before we
commenced giving the
Watches. What we
want is advertising, as
our Fall Season, the best
we have ever had, is al
most over and we know
the Boys will talk about
our goods and prices.
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01

This is the univeral
expression heard every
where. But happiness
is not always the re-
suit. The New Year
may bring either ioy
The Delaware ledger. (Newark, Del.) 1879-19??, 1887-01-01

FOR SALE. Nine Cows with
calves by their side. Good stock. Three
months credit if necessary. Apply to
Nov6tf S. DEPUTY, Newark, Del.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-01-15
SHE CAME AND WENT.

She came and went, as comes and goes
The dewdrop on the morning rose,
Or as the tender lights that die
At shut of day along the sky,
Her coming made the dawn more bright
Her going brought the somber night:
Her coming made the blossoms shine,
Her going made them droop and pine.
Where 'er her twinkling feet did pass,
Beneath them greener grew the grass
The song-birds ruffied their small throats
To swell for her their blithest notes.
But when she went. the blushing day
Sank into silence chill and gray,
The dark its sable vans unfurled,
And sudden night possessed the world.
o fond desires that wake in vain
She meier will come to us again;
And now, like vanished perfume sweet.
Her memory grows more vague and fleet,
Yet we rejoice that morn by morn
The sad old world seems less forlorn.
Since once so bright vision came
To touch our lives with heavenly flame.
And show to our bewildered eyes
What beauty dwells in paradise.
james B. Kenyon IN the Century.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-01-15
THE CHILD in A PRINTING OFFICE

Who is the man that is looking
so hard at the piece ofpaper : He is
an intelligent compositor. Why
does he bold the paper so close to
his eyes9 Because the correspon.
dent who wrote it makes hen tracks.
What is he sayings He is saying,
/" l can't make out this stuff And
who is the other man going to the
case? That is the furious foreman.
What does he wantg He's going to
help the intelligent compositor TO
decipher the hen tracks. Do you
think he can do it9 / don't know,
he can do most anything, but |
guess that will be too much for him.
Now j see another man coming;
what is he going to doP That is the
precise proof reader; he is going to
cast bis eagle eye over the ben
tracks to see where they lead to-
Do you think he can fud out No,
not without u guide or calcium
light. Now, here comes another
man, who is the man? That Is the
able editor. Where does he come
from 7 From his den. Now all the
men are close together--se their
heads most touch-and they are
looking, every one, at the piece Of
paper; what are they doing that
forl Because they are concentrat'
ing their giant intellects upon the
piece of paper to see what the hen
track correspondent means by DIS
hierogIyphics. Have they louna
out? No, they are stumped. Now
they are going away from the case.
Yes. Aud one of the men cbueked
the piece of paper into the stove
why does he do thatY Because ne
can't read the hen tracks. WHO'S
the small boy that has a grin Oh DIS
face and bis hat turned up in front
He is the office boy. What IS the
able editor saying to himf He's
telling him to go after the long
ranged shotgun. What for ! Because
the able editor wants to go hunting
after the hen-track correspondent
Will he hurt hint Yes, he will j
he catches him. Do you think lus
correspondent ought to be killed
Certainly.-M. Hdlstead.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-01-15

In 1877, William Poole and Joseph
Font, two young men, were convict.
ed of murder in New York city and
sentenced to Imprisonment for life.
They were convicted on the evidence
of an officer, who gave what he
swore to be a conversation which he
overheard between the two after their
arrest. They went to Jail. Two
years ago, Mr.. Shanks, a New York
journalist, while investigating the
subject of "jury fixing" ran across
the case. He discovered that two
men, whose names were among the
twelve Of the convicting jury, had
never been on the jury and had
never heard Of the case. He went
further and found that Officer
Noble had not testified correctly
and Noble admitted rs much. By
persistence he gathered the proofs
and established the entire Innocence
of the two prisoners. After much
unnecessary delay Governor Hill
granted the pardon, and on New
Years Day Mr.. Shanks carried the
papers to Sing Sing that freed aud
restored to citizenship, the two men
who had been unjustly imprisoned
for nearly ten years. The scenes
were very affecting, and when the
two young men, now aged by con.
finement, reached New York and
saw the electric lights and the
elevated railroads they became lost
in wonderment. 1t is a touching
story, and had it not been for a
newspaper mans diligence and kind
ness, the great wrong would have
remained nnrighted to the end,
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-01-15

The friends of religion III fDH
adelphia have decided upon PIE"
of a reyiyalp which is sometnlus
OF a novelty. Besides bolalpS
special services every afternoon aDu
evening throughout the city durp =,
the month of January they v"
make an effort to visit every Do"''
in Philadelphia and persuade lD''o
who are not church members "
connect themselves with some ""
gregation. To accomplish this "
ject the city has been divided NV
eight districts, and those who aie - !.
charge OF each district will diSlae :
up into neighborIoods, to eaen -
which some one will be sent to S'S'
the people from door to door.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-01-15
1881. THE SUN. 1881.
A. s. ABEL & CO., PUBLISHERS,
BALTIMORE.
THE PAPER FOR THE PEOPLE.
1897
& CO., PUBLISHERS.
BALTIMORE.

ON THE nth OF MAY, 1887, THE
Baltimore Sun will celebrate its fiftieth
anniversary. From the earliest period of
its career the Sun has been household
word y in the homes of its subscribers,
and synonym for accuracy of state
ment, fair dealing, promptness, energy
and enterprise in the collection of news.
1t is noted throughout the country for
the independence, conservatism and
thoughtfulness of its editorial utterances.
There is probably no newspaper in the
United States whose opinion carries more
weight OF whose influence is more widely
extended than the Suns, fact upon
which it may justly pride itself as the
legitimate result of painstaking care in
the preparation of all matter admitted
to its columns. The Suns facilities for
collecting news from all quarters of the
globe are being constantly extended and
improved, and new features are added
without regard to expense as the occa-
sion demands.
The Baltimore Weekly Sun has long
occupied an enviable position as model
family newspaper, containing not only
the news of the world and variety of
literary matter and miscellaneous read
ing for the family circle, but special
features of recognized value, including
an agricultural department. which sup
plies every week mass of well-digested
information for the farmer.
Full commercial, financial, cotton, cat
tie, market and stock reports up to the
hour of going to press.
Terms on subscription by mail, invari-
bly, cash in advance. Postage on all SUBJ
scriptions in the United States and
Canada prepaid.
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STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the Stockhold-
ers of the Martinsburg and Potomac
Railway Company, will be held at the
Court House in Martinsburg, West Vir-
ginia, on Tuesday the Goth day of Janu-
airy, 1887, between the hours of 10 o'clock
A. NJ, and O'Clock P. NJ, for the pur-
pose of electing President and Board
of Directors for the ensuing year; and
for the transaction of such other bust
ness as may be brought before the meet
ing. THOS. KENNEDY. Prest.
NJ. T. INGLES, Sec'y. Jan. Z, 1887.
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AND BALTIMORE R. r.

Change of schedule June 18th, 1886.
Trains from Pittsburg, New York. Philadel-
phia, make connection at Hillen Station, Bal
timore, at 8 S. a m, and p m, through cars,
for Hanover and Gettysburg and points on
Hanover Junction road, Frederick Division
Penn. r. r.. East Berlin Branch, and Gettys-
burg and Harrisburg road.
Trains for Baltimore, Washington, Pittsburg,
Philadelphia, New York, and points on all
branches, leave Gettysburg at 10 O m and 2 2j
p m, connecting at Hanover for points on
Frederick Division Penn. r R, and branch OF
Northern Central r r, and at Emory Grove
for points on w. NJ. r r.
Trains on c. V. X. Il. connect at Carlisle
with the Gettysburg and Harrisburg r. r.
Passengers to and from Washington will
oh tnge cars at Union Depot, Baltimore.
III. d. SCOTT, Agent, JOSEPH LEIB, Agent
Gettysburg, Pa. Hanover, Pa
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-01-15

w. L. Richards, of the Clarksburg
Telegram, has been elected Mayor of
that town. If he does not enforce
the laws and raise the moral and
civil standard of the place, it will
not be for want of knowledge of his
duty. He has long been fighting
the lawless ring element; now he
has the remedy in his power.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-01-15

An effort is being made to lot"
new county out of part OF war
Lincoln and Logan, on account 10
great distances some people nave
go to the county seat.
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KEEPSAKES.

Each lover has keepsake
For the memory of his love
One has note or ribbon,
And one a curl or glove.
But am rich in keepsakes
Three notes treasure apart.
There are two accepting my presents,
And one declining my heart.
--Macnlllna's Magazine.
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SATURDAY, JAN. ~, 1887

at O'Clock p. NJ. Upon the terms OF one
third cash ON day of sale and the balance In
equal payments of six and twelve months,
with interest from day of sale, the title to be
withheld until all the purchase moner Is paid.
ID. &. WESTENHAyER, Spec. Ccm'r.
/, S. IL. Martin, Clerk of the Circuit Court
for Berkeley County, do hereby certify that ID.
c. Westenhaver, Special Com'r in the above
Entitled Cause has executed bond with suffi-
cient security. S. H. MARTIN, Clerk.
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Miscellaneous.
Miscellaneous.
SPECIAL COMMISSIONERS SALE
OF A VALUABLE
TOWN LOT!

The undersigned. Special Commissioner APP
pointed by a decree OF the Circuit Court OF
Berkeley County, West Va. in Chancery Cause
OF g. f. Rutherford, admir- of Mary Carpenter.
decd, VS.. John Carpenter, &C., entered on the
2lst of December, 1886, in said cause will sell at
Public Auction. at the front door of the Court
House, in Martinsburg, West Va, valuable
lot of ground situated on the west side of Col
lege Street, near King Street, Martinsburg.
West Va, adjoining Peter Black and DIR. j. b.
Snodgrass and others. on
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-01-15

baltimore d OHIO RAILROAD.
In Effect Monday, May 80, 1885. (Standard
Time,)
EASTWARD.
No. 2. s.. Louis Limited, leaves ii AA.M.
No. st. Louis Express. leaves 4 06 A. NJ.
No. 6 Chicago & Pittsburg Limited, leaves
4:39P.M.
No. Chicago & Pittsburg Express. leaves
5G A. NJ.
No. 80 Martinsburg Accommodation, leaves
500 O'Clock p. NJ.
No. 81 New Orleans Express, leave 8 Is
O'Clock p. NJ.
No. 66 accommodation. leaves ii 05 A. M.
No. 1i6 Way Train leaves q 20 Am
WESTWARD :
No. st. Louis Limited, leaves 90 p. IN.
No. 3 Chicago & st. Louis Express leaves
1924 a. m.
No. 5 Chicago e. Pittsburg Limited. leaves
1850 a. m.
No. So New Orleans Express, arrives :55
p. m.
No. Is Accommodation, arrives l2lS; leaves
1922 p. IN.
No 1l5 Way Train, leaves at 10 o'clock p. m.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-01-15

To Europe and other postal union coun-
tries, 76 cents per month.
AS an advertising medium its value is,
of course, in proportion to its immense
ri
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NJ EsTERN MARYLAND RAILROAD.

w -
Time Table in effect June IL, 1886. Daily ex-
cept Sunday. EASTWARD.
Leave Martinsburg, &C. V. r. R.,) 7 Is a m,
Hagerstown 90 a IA, ar Mechanistown W,
Frederick IS, York IL So, Westminster 10 Is.
Baltimore ii 10 m.
Leave Hagerstown for Baltimore 90 a m-2
30 m, for Chambersburg, Waynesboro, and
Shippensburg . 45-1l 90 m and 10 pm.
WESTWARD.
Leave Baltimore 40 m, Westminster So
fredericksburg 81 m, arrive Hagerstown J.
Is, Martinsburg1 ii % a m.
Leave baltimore 90 a m and 90 p m. arrive
Hagerstown IL 10 and 10 m. Leave Ship
pensburg 10 a MI l5 and2 So pm, Chambers
Q As a MI 4S and 8 Is p m, Waynesbero Is a
m, 2 q and Of p m, arrive Hagerstown $50 a
m. 3 % and 90 pm.
B. II. GRISW0LD, j. M. HOOD,
General Ticket Agent. Genl Manager.
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MARTINSBURG HERALD, SATURDAY, JAN. 15 1887.
Railroads.
CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAILROAD.

CUMBERLAND VALLEY RAILROAD.
On and after Sunday, Oct. Sd, 1886, trains
will run as follows: STANDARD Time.)
EASTWARD.
Fast Mail leaves Martinsburg at Is m
Bedngron 29, Falling Waters 7 IS, williams
port Station AZ, Hagerstown 10, Chambers
burg o., Carlisle 10 %, arrive at Harrisg II Is,
Phila. 3 l5 pm.
Mail Express Train leaves Martinsburg at
305 pm. Bedington Is. Falling Waters 325 Will
Transport Station 81 Hagerstown % Cham
bersburg 81, Carlisle Is arrive at Harrisburg
at 05,
WESTWARD.
Accommodation leaves Harrisburg at 40a
M, Carlisle q, Chambersburg 50, arrives at
Hagerstown at 10 80, Williamsport Station 10
10, Falling Waters II 90. Bedington IL o., Mar
tinsburg II 20.
Mail leaves Harrisburg at ii IS m, Carlisle
IL IS. Chambersburg -, arrive at Hagerstown
at 40, Williamsport Station ~, Falling Wa
tiers Is, Bedington IS. Martinsburg IS.
Day express leaves Harrisburg at 8 40, Car
Isle q, Chambersburg 80, Hagerstown Is,
Williamsport Station Al, Falling Waters S.,
Bedington o.. arrives at Martinsburg7 Is p m.
w. A. GARD, Agt. ]. +. BOYD, Supt.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1887-01-15

Trains are now running Oh s.s
new railroad between ParKerso''
and Point Pleasant.